Yards to Feet
A yard is 0.9144 meters or 3 feet, the standard unit for American football field markings and fabric measurements. A foot is 0.3048 meters, historically based on the length of a human foot and still used for height and altitude in the US. 1 yd equals 3 ft, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to length, measured here against length's base unit (m) — every other length unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
ft = yd × 3
yd = ft × ≈0.333333
Worked example: 5 yd × 3 = 15 ft.
Conversion table
| Yard (yd) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 3 ft |
| 2 yd | 6 ft |
| 3 yd | 9 ft |
| 5 yd | 15 ft |
| 10 yd | 30 ft |
| 20 yd | 60 ft |
| 25 yd | 75 ft |
| 50 yd | 150 ft |
| 100 yd | 300 ft |
| 250 yd | 750 ft |
| 500 yd | 1,500 ft |
| 1,000 yd | 3,000 ft |
Frequently asked
- How many Feet in a yard?
- 1 yd equals 3 ft.
- How do I convert Yards to Feet?
- Multiply the value in yd by 3 to get ft. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Yard and Foot are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to length's base unit (m), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.